LAKE PLACID — Lisa Crandall became an Adirondack 46er on Nov. 4, 2018, on Skylight. Even then, the thing she was most excited for was starting to volunteer with the 46ers, an all-volunteer organization made up of hikers who have hiked all 46 High Peaks in the Adirondack Park. The ...

KEENE VALLEY — Gabrielle and Steve Popp took a big “leap of faith” more than five years ago when they moved to this hamlet in the town of Keene to take over ownership of a coffee shop on state Route 73, which they rebranded as Old Mountain Coffee. Now, in order to spend more time with ...

WILMINGTON — The Alzheimer’s Association’s Northeastern New York Chapter is establishing a new support group in Wilmington. The Whiteface Region Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28 at the Wilmington Community Center, located at 7 ...

ESSEX COUNTY — Essex County Mental Health and Essex County Health Department recently launched a free, comprehensive online platform with a suite of resources for mental health support called CredibleMind. This initiative aligns with the priorities outlined in the 2022-2024 Essex County ...

LAKE PLACID — The town of North Elba is seeking to override the real property tax cap in the event that they need more flexibility in next year’s budget. To override the tax cap, the town will need to enact a local law. At a meeting on Oct. 8, the North Elba Town Council scheduled a ...

SARANAC LAKE — While Lake Placid offers no shortage of attractions to fill a trip, I realize many faithful readers, whether residents or longtime visitors, may have checked off a lot of boxes. You may also be reading this as a newer or less frequent visitor who may be looking to expand ...